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Resisting Arrest in Texas: The Basics

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Feb 09, 2026 | 0 Comments

Under Texas Penal Code § 38.03, a person may be charged with resisting arrest if they intentionally use force to prevent or obstruct a peace officer from making an arrest, search, or transportation. In Texas, words alone are not enough—there must be some level of physical force, which can include...

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